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Milestones in ABPW History | ||
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At ten years, each ABPW member held an average of 2.5 board positions and 7 of the 21 members of the board of directors for the Clear Lake Area Chamber of Commerce were ABPW members. | ||
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At ten years, ABPW had established and funded scholarships at UHCL, had established a mentoring program for women at UHCL and had established an endowment to fund an annual lecture series at UHCL. | ||
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By the 20-year mark, ABPW had contributed $10,000 to the Greater Houston Women’s Fund for research on women and girls in the greater Houston area. | ||
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By the 20-year mark, ABPW had shifted its endowment and created a new one to provide more scholarships to meet the growing need for financial support for women attending UHCL. | ||
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In 2002, ABPW became an official community based partner organization with McWhirter Elementary School in Clear Creek ISD by creating a Parent Development Center and working with the student, parent and educational professional population to increase academic standards at the elementary level. This partnership continues to grow, evolve and thrive. | ||
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In 2003, ABPW was presented a Community Partnership Award from UHCL. This is awarded to organizations that have made key contributions to the university’s success. | ||
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In 2003, with a significant gift from Ben Mieszkuc and support from many ABPW members, a Chair in Women’s Studies was endowed at UHCL in honor of his wife, Marilyn Mieszkuc, who was a long-time member of ABPW. | ||
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In 2005 ABPW honored and provided scholarships for seven deserving women at UHCL. | ||
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In 2008, ABPW partnered with Communities in Schools and Clearview High School, creating the "Lunch with a Leader" Program. Members visit the school bimonthly throughout the school year. They provide lunch & mentor a select group of "at risk" girls providing encouragement and options for their future. |
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